Jammu Municipal Corporation

Jammu Municipal Corporation was formed to improve the infrastructure of the town based on the needs of the local population. Jammu Corporation has been categorized into wards; each ward is headed by a councilor, for which elections are held every five years. Jammu Municipal Corporation is governed by Mayor Chander Mohan Gupta and administered by Municipal Commissioner Rahul Yadav. == Functions ==

Jammu Municipal Corporation was created for the following functions: • Planning for the town including its surroundings which are covered under its Department's Urban Planning Authority. • Approving construction of new buildings and authorizing use of land for various purposes. • Improvement of the town's economic and Social status. • Arrangements of water supply for commercial, residential, and industrial purposes. • Planning for fire contingencies through Fire Service Departments. • Creation of solid waste management, public health system, and sanitary services. • Working for the development of ecological aspects like the development of Urban Forestry and making guidelines for environmental protection. • Working for the development of weaker sections of society like mentally and physically handicapped, old age, and gender-biased people. • Making efforts for improvement of slums and poverty removal in the town. == Revenue sources ==

The following are the Income sources for the Corporation from the Central and State Government. Revenue from taxes Following is the Tax related revenue for the corporation. • Property tax. • Profession tax. • Entertainment tax. • Grants from Central and State Government like Goods and Services Tax. • Advertisement tax. Revenue from non-tax sources Following is the Non-Tax related revenue for the corporation. • Water usage charges. • Fees from Documentation services. • Rent received from municipal property. • Funds from municipal bonds. ==Members==

Jammu Municipal Corporation has a total of 75 members or corporators, who are directly elected after a term of 5 years. The council is led by the Mayor. The latest elections were held 2018. Rajinder Sharma of the Bharatiya Janata Party is the current mayor of the city of Jammu. == See also ==